Cool Mom Picks

Saturday 04 July

Home of the Brave, the Furry and the Grouchy

PBS' A Capitol Fourth With a little one who hates loud noises and falls asleep before 9, seeing big Fourth of July fireworks has become one of those "maybe next year" dreams we tell his older siblings. ... [More]

Monday 15 June

The coolest baby video, probably ever

Well it's about time someone reinvented the proverbial wheel of sensory stimulation baby videos, and in this case that someone is award-winning graphic designer and dad Rolyn Barthelman, creator of the ingenious Wee See collection of DVDs. Let's just say I popped it in - by myself - and immediately started smiling. ... [More]

Sunday 14 June

Gentlemen, start your Roku

Roku Netflix video player If you still haven't found the perfect Father's Day gift (hello? Have you even been to our Father's Day gift guide yet?) we still have a few ideas up our sleeves that you can get in time to serve up with bagels in bed on June 21. ... [More]

Saturday 13 June

A great gift for the Dad who doesn't have to ask "What's NPR?"

When I saw that NPR had put out a collection of radio stories called NPR Driveway Moments for Dads, I wanted to kiss the radio in gratitude for helping me in my quest for a perfect Father's Day gift. ... [More]

Wednesday 08 April

It's a JuiceBoxJungle out there

juicebox jungle screen shot For the last few weeks, we've been following the launch of the offbeat online video series for parents, JuiceBoxJungle, and we like what we're starting to see. Each episode takes on the kinds of topics that moms like to discuss (or stress about)... ... [More]

Wednesday 01 April

(Interjection)! Schoolhouse Rock Is back to rock the earth

When my kids heard Schoolhouse Rock was coming out with a new DVD, Schoolhouse Rock! Earth, they were as excited as I was, seeing that they've heard the original songs since they were old enough to say Lolly Lolly Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here. I can't think of a better reason for members of the beloved ABC morning series of my childhood to reunite than to spread the message about conservation, recycling and environmental awareness. ... [More]

Thursday 19 March

Escape To Witch Mountain, old school style

"Mom! They aren't wearing seat belts!"It's funny what my kids and I noticed while we watched the re-released classic Escape To Witch Mountain. Kids sitting in the front seat without a seat belt, a "car phone" that has a cord into the dashboard... ... [More]

Saturday 14 March

Mighty B: My kind of hero

I don't watch a heck of a lot of kid TV, but I've been making an exception for the new DVD release of We Got the Bee which features a bunch of episodes from Nickelodeon's series, The Mighty B! Haven't seen it yet? Let's just say the heroine of this show, Bessie Higgenbottom, is my kind of girl: ... [More]

Tuesday 20 January

The 2009 inauguration. You know, for kids.

DC 24 share my inauguration Wondering how to amply convey excitement and understanding about Obama's historic inauguration for your children? Me, I'm going to click over to Share My Inauguration with my oldest daughter, and show her what it all looks like from a kid's perspective. ... [More]

Monday 19 January

The new Electric Company plugs in today and that's C...ool...Cool

Hey you guyyyyyyyys! Let me just come right out and say the new Electric Company does not disappoint, and, believe me, I was worried. In fact, my first reaction to the relaunch was one of skepticism. How could they mess with Easy Reader? ... [More]

Sunday 18 January

An infant massage DVD that rubs me the right way

I'd always heard about infant massage, but I never felt comfortable enough to give it a try. I figured that slathering my babies with lotion after their baths was about the closest I'd ever get to practicing infant massage. ... [More]